The College of Optometry’s NOSA organization has been doing the Annual Easter Egg hunt for many years. Its aim is to allow children with visual problems to hunt for eggs that are designed to beep. This year’s egg hunt was different. Instead of the annual event being held on campus, Lauren Dermody (’21), Salmedina Alic … Continue reading A New Eggtravaganza for NOSA Egg Hunt
The Benefits of Double Vision: UMSL Welcomes the Gada Family
Historically, the College of Optometry has had a large number of sons and daughters of alumni, several twins, and sisters enrolled in the program at the same time. This year, for the first time, the college will have a mother and daughter enrolled in the program. Welcome Olivia Gada (’21) on the left, the daughter … Continue reading The Benefits of Double Vision: UMSL Welcomes the Gada Family
Relax in the Focal Point
The student lounge where students can heat up their lunch, nap, and study has a new name: The Focal Point. The name for the student lounge was decided on by popular vote over the summer after soliciting students, faculty and staff about creating a name to foster an identity for the group space. After soliciting … Continue reading Relax in the Focal Point
College of Optometry Alumni, Students, and Faculty Participate in National Keratoconus Foundation-Sponsored Event Featuring St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder Tommy Pham
On Monday evening, September 11th, Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham was the featured speaker at a local event for individuals with keratoconus and their referring doctors. This included members of the MD-OD Contact Lens Foundation of St. Louis, as well as Dr. Julie DeKinder, Director of Academic and Residency Programs, and Dr. Jean Bennett. Tommy provided … Continue reading College of Optometry Alumni, Students, and Faculty Participate in National Keratoconus Foundation-Sponsored Event Featuring St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder Tommy Pham